Ourika Valley Day Trip

Just one hour south of Marrakech lies the lush and dramatic Ourika Valley — a long green corridor carved by the Ourika River as it tumbles down from the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas. This full-day trip takes you through a landscape of terraced Berber villages, fruit orchards, and rushing mountain streams, offering a refreshing and authentic escape from the city heat.

The highlight of the valley is Setti Fatma, a traditional Berber village at the top of the valley and the starting point for a rewarding hike to seven cascading waterfalls hidden in the mountains above. Along the way, visit a traditional herb and spice cooperative, stop at a local argan oil producer, and enjoy a delicious tagine lunch on a riverside terrace with your feet in the cool mountain water.

✓ Berber Villages & Mountain Scenery

Drive up the valley through a series of increasingly dramatic mountain landscapes, stopping at traditional Berber villages perched on terraced hillsides above the rushing Ourika River.

✓ Setti Fatma Waterfalls Hike

Hike up through the gorge above Setti Fatma village to reach a series of seven beautiful cascading waterfalls hidden in the Atlas Mountains — a rewarding and scenic walk through wild mountain terrain.

✓ Argan Oil Cooperative Visit

Stop at a local women’s cooperative and learn the centuries-old process of hand-extracting argan oil — Morocco’s famous “liquid gold” — while supporting the artisan communities of the foothills.

✓ Herb & Spice Garden

Visit a traditional Berber herb garden and apothecary, where an expert guide explains the medicinal and culinary uses of the plants that have been grown in the Atlas foothills for generations.

✓ Riverside Tagine Lunch

Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional Moroccan tagine at a scenic riverside restaurant, with your feet dangling in the cool clear mountain water — one of the most relaxing lunch experiences in the region.

Included

• Private air-conditioned transport from your hotel in Marrakech
• English-speaking driver/guide
• Return hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Visit to argan oil cooperative
• Visit to herb and spice garden
• Traditional tagine lunch at riverside restaurant
• Mineral water throughout the day
• Fuel and all transport costs

Excluded

• Entrance fee to Setti Fatma waterfalls trail
• Local guide for waterfall hike (available on request)
• Drinks beyond mineral water
• Personal expenses and shopping
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance